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SUN BRIAR IS OPEN TO CHALLENGE S Kilmer Says If Sundridgc Colts Title Is Disputed He Will Not Dodge Issue By Ed Colo ColoSaratoga Saratoga N Y August 22 The question is much in dispute whether Sun Briar or Johren is the bet ¬ ter threeyearold Those who Ixjlieve Sun Briar the king hold the floor chiefly on account of his victory last Saturday The Johren followers argue that with even weights the son of Spearmint would have won wonThey They also have another handle to their belief and that is the fact that Sun Briar had been raced into condition while Johren had not had a race since his appearance at Acjueduct Again they contend that the Whitney colt met with interference on the first turn vhile Smi Itriar had clear sailing throughout Once more they say that it was unfortunate that Robinson had to make his rush too soon with Johrcu owing to incidents that happened during the run ing ingThat That the two horses are evenly matched is unani ¬ mously conceded and another meeting would be wel ¬ comed with much interest At present the two are only billed in the Saratoga Cup at a mile and threequarters to IHJ run on the closing day of the meeting After Saturdays race Mr Kilmer said he had not yet decided whether he would start Sun Briar in the Saratoga Cup or not notMuch Much will depend upon developments said he in reply to the question I think he has earned glory Sufficient to warrant his retirement to Bing hamton but he may he sent out again if it seems likely bis present records win lie glorified lie now holds the mile record on what can be termed a chute track with one turn and iiuall sporting circles a champion is entitled to a challenge from someone Should anyone dispute the title and a challenge come from a responsible source it will certainly bu given consideration considerationOne One thing Sun Briar has done he has disproved the idea that lie is only a sprinter notwithstand ¬ ing the Ixlief that most of the progeny of Sundridgu have always been considered short distance horses by English brooders Personally I am convinced Sun Briar will sire horses that will britli sprint and go a long route He can do both and as for his game ness that can nover be questioned for no horse could possess more courage a fact he has demon ¬ strated upon many occasions
